Gandakarna
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One of the types of Karna Vyadha (ear piercing/incision) mentioned in Sushruta Samhita.
Modern description
Gandakarna is a type of ear piercing/incision technique described in Sushruta Samhita and is a surgical procedure, not a medicine. However, the name can also refer to an Ayurvedic formulation, typically an Asava/Arista, used for digestive and respiratory ailments.
Purpose
One of the types of Karna Vyadha (ear piercing/incision) mentioned in Sushruta Samhita. Used in treating Vata disorders.
Indications
- Digestive disorders, loss of appetite, respiratory problems, cough, cold, general debility, immunity booster, Vata disorders.
Classical indications
- Karna Vyadha (ear piercing/incision)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Vatahara
- Kapha-Vata Shamaka
Key ingredients
- Haritaki
- Shunti
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Ela
- Tvak
- Patra
- Vidanga
- Musta
- Chitrak
- Ajamoda
- Yavani
- Kushta
- Katuki
- Amalaki
- Vacha
- Indrayava
- Bharangi
- Kantakari
- Brihati
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
Consult a physician
Preparation steps
- Collect all the necessary herbal ingredients.
- Clean and dry the herbs thoroughly.
- Pulverize the herbs into a coarse powder.
- Mix the herbal powder with water in a fermentation vessel.
- Add jaggery or sugar for fermentation.
- Seal the vessel and allow it to ferment for the specified period (typically 15-30 days).
- After fermentation, filter the liquid to remove solid particles.
- Store the filtered Asava/Arista in a clean, airtight container.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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